US Sumo Open heavies compete in L.A.

September 16, 2013 6:38 AM

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Soslan Gagloev of Russia, Director US Sumo Open Andrew Freund, and Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia break open a ceremonial barrell of sake before the start of the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

Soslan Gagloev of Russia, Director US Sumo Open Andrew Freund, and Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia break open a ceremonial barrell of sake before the start of the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American ... more

Siosifa Isamau of Tonga is tosssed out of the ring by Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia during the Men's Heavyweight of the 13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

Siosifa Isamau of Tonga is tosssed out of the ring by Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia during the Men's Heavyweight of the 13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on ... more

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Kelly Gneiting is picked up by Byambajav Ulambayar of Monolia on way to victory in the Men's Heavyweight of the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

Kelly Gneiting is picked up by Byambajav Ulambayar of Monolia on way to victory in the Men's Heavyweight of the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 ... more

Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia lifts Soslan Gagloev of Russia off his feet and out of the ring to win the Men's Heavyweight Final during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia lifts Soslan Gagloev of Russia off his feet and out of the ring to win the Men's Heavyweight Final during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community ... more

Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia reacts to his win of the Men's Heavyweight Final over Soslan Gagloev of Russia during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia reacts to his win of the Men's Heavyweight Final over Soslan Gagloev of Russia during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September ... more

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Taiko drummers play during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Taiko drummers play during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

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Robert Daniel beats Miguel del Gallego in the Men's Middleweight during the 13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Robert Daniel beats Miguel del Gallego in the Men's Middleweight during the 13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Tumenjargal Avirmed of Mongolia pushes out Christopher Sinnott to win the match in the Men's Lightweight during the 13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

Tumenjargal Avirmed of Mongolia pushes out Christopher Sinnott to win the match in the Men's Lightweight during the 13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, ... more

(R-L) Robert Daniel lines up against Atilla Charles in the Men's Middleweight during the 13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

(R-L) Robert Daniel lines up against Atilla Charles in the Men's Middleweight during the 13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, ... more

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Sharran Alexander of Great Britain reacts as she is knocked out of the ring by Liz Seward to lose the Women's Openweight Final during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

Sharran Alexander of Great Britain reacts as she is knocked out of the ring by Liz Seward to lose the Women's Openweight Final during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center ... more

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Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia pushes Ramy Abd El Aty Ibrahim Belal of Egypt out of the ring to win the Men's Openweight Final during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia pushes Ramy Abd El Aty Ibrahim Belal of Egypt out of the ring to win the Men's Openweight Final during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center ... more

Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia celebrates his win of the Men's Heavyweight Final over Soslan Gagloev of Russia during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on September 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. less

Byambajav Ulambayar of Mongolia celebrates his win of the Men's Heavyweight Final over Soslan Gagloev of Russia during the13th US Sumo Open at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza on ... more